Location: Inverness (Field Based)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time hours per week – Monday to Friday
Security Clearance: Candidates must hold SC Clearance or be eligible for SC Clearance. To become eligible for SC Clearance candidates must be able to demonstrate residency in the UK for the past 5 years.
Who We Are
We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.
We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.
We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.
You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
Why VodafoneThree
Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.
We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.
You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.
We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.
Join our UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.
What you’ll do
As a Climbing Engineer, you will play an integral part of the Field Engineering team, performing installation and maintenance activities in support of the fixed and mobile networks as well as business solutions. You will also install, commission and maintain the network, products and services to agreed business standards and service levels without compromising safe working practices.
1. Regular climbing of the extensive fixed and mobile infrastructure up to 40 meters as well as rooftop-based working is essential. The role holder will be expected to undertake regular health assessments to ensure that all aspects of the role is carried out safely
2. Adherence to quality and H&S standards as well as achieving agreed performance targets is essential to this role
3. The role holder must have a flexible approach to working hours and be willing to travel
4. The candidate will be expected to participate in a 24/7 callout rota as and when required in alignment with the requirements of the Operating Unit you are assigned to - typically once every 8 weeks
5. Install, commission and maintain the VodafoneThree network, products and services to agreed standards and service levels without compromising safe working practices
6. Follow our HSE Absolute Rules, without exception
7. Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional and timely manner
8. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge existing processes and procedures in order to deliver operational excellence for our customers
Who you are
9. Prior experience working at heights with the ability to achieve and maintain Advanced Climber / Tower Rescue Certification and passing regular health assessments in accordance with MATS guidance.
10. Provision of service, fault diagnosis and rectification of one or more of the following telecoms technologies:
Multi-vendor CPE including Cisco, Juniper and ADVACore transmission technologies including DWDM and EthernetMobile networking technologies 3G/4G/5G and associated equipmentMicrowave RadioSwitch and Field DC power systems
11. Ability to work both in a team and on your own efficiently and effectively
12. Ability to work in a focused manner under pressure to meet tight deadlines
13. Adaptability and the ability to learn new skills quickly
14. Valid / full UK / EU driving license (Category B)